“ The reality is you’re going to work with people you don’t like, it’s inevitable. But you always have a choice. You can let those relationships drain your energy. You can let them impact your reputation and how you’re seen by your boss, or you can be strategic about how you navigate them.”
In this episode, I talk about the complicated yet unavoidable times when you need to work with someone you don’t like or trust. I share five things that will help you better navigate these tricky situations so you can maintain a positive leadership presence.
These tips will go a long way in helping you “not take the bait” and maintain perspective and composure when dealing with people you’d prefer not to interact with at all.
Leadership Presence | Mastering the Inner Work of Leadership is your guide to leading with less ego and more soul. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach, advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 200 companies. In this podcast, she digs into the real deep work and empowers leaders to show up with authenticity, build emotional intelligence, and lead in a way that leaves a lasting impact.
Noteworthy Quotes from This Episode
“ One of the biggest mistakes leaders make when working with difficult colleagues is assuming that not liking someone means I don’t have to engage with them because they’re not on my team.”
“ They don’t have to be your friend, but they do have to be your ally because they are your peer, and whether you like it or not, they’re in that leadership role.”
“When people feel included, they become less defensive.“
“ Not every disagreement is worth turning into a fight.”
“ None of this means you have to tolerate bad behavior. Sometimes difficult colleagues need clear boundaries.”
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Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @janetioli
Janet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.
If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.
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